USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations) (APOI)
Clermontville, Ohio, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $143K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking an Assistant Principal Operations Inspector (APOI) who will assist in the certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for assigned air carriers and operators. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting various technical functions related to aviation safety.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
On a continuing basis, ensures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; establishes and conducts adequate training programs; maintains record keeping systems; and facilities and ensures procedures meet regulatory requirements
Chairs joint FAA and industry meetings
Maintains regular contact with organizations assigned and coordinates with top management officials
Requires or directs correction of deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved
Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition
Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications
Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency
Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents and accidents
Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings and gives dispositions
Coordinates minimum equipment list (MEL) approvals with the principal inspector
Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL
Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance
Approves/accepts or disapproves/rejects manuals and revisions
May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish correcting any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminating unsafe practices: and/or improving the specificity of instruction
Evaluates training programs to ensure they meet requirements of 14 CFR
Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices or other equipment used in these programs
Approves/disapproves designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment of designees
Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others
Negotiates changes essential or desirable in policies and procedures
Determines appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action and determines through on-site inspection or inspector reports the effectiveness of any action
Evaluates and approves/disapproves requests to operate under conditions not previously authorized and may prescribe additional conditions and limitations as appropriate
Approves the original issuance of operations specifications and issues original operating certificates
Approves amendments to operations specifications
Evaluates the safety of proposed changes in route or airport authorizations; prescribes changes required before approval
Directs or participates in flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR
Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval
Responsible for monitoring all phases of operations including training programs and records, base and station facilities, and route systems
Coordinates with and reviews reports from geographic inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of operations
Directs or suggests changes required to correct trends
Monitors the activities of designated examiners, check airmen and instructors
Participates in the FAA flight program which requires the inspector to maintain qualification and currency requirements applicable to operations inspectors for the purpose of supporting the FAA in a variety of flight-related functions to include training and evaluation of designated pilot examiners
Evaluates tasks contained in the FAA practical test standards and airman certification standards by participating as pilot in command or as a crewmember
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
Designated or Random Drug Testing required
Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required
Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
Valid State driver's license
Fluency in the English language
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance
High school diploma or equivalent
Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain
Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted)
Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft
Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA
At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight
Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved
Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard
Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating
Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate
Minimum 1,500 total flight hours
Demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H or GS/FG-12 level
Specialized experience is defined as: assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, preparing final reports to include recommendations on dispositions and enforcement activities for FAR Part 121 air carriers/air operators
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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